1. Motion in One Dimension
Chapter 2
Motion in One Dimension

2. Kinematics
Describes motion while ignoring the external agents that might have caused or modified the motion (Dynamics includes external agents, e.g. forces, that cause motion) For now, will consider motion in one dimension
Introduction

3. Types of Motion Translation
An example is a car traveling on a highway.
Rotation
An example is the Earth’s spin on its axis.
Vibration
An example is the back-and-forth movement of a pendulum.
Introduction

4. Particle Model We will use the particle model.
A particle is a point-like object; has mass but infinitesimal size
Position:
The object’s position is its location with respect to a chosen reference point
Introduction

5. Representations of Motion
Various representations include:
Pictorial
Graphical
Tablular
Mathematical
The goal in many problems
Using alternative representations is often an excellent strategy for understanding the situation of a given problem.
For example, compare the different representations of the motion of a car.
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6. Motion of a car

7. Position-Time Graph
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8. Displacement
Displacement is defined as the change in position during some time interval.
Represented as x
x ≡ xf - xi
SI units are meters (m)
x can be positive or negative
Different than distance
Distance is the actual length of a path followed by a particle.
Displacement is the difference between final and initial positions
(basketball example)
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9. Distance vs. Displacement – An Example
Assume a player moves from one end of the court to the other and back.
Distance is twice the length of the court
Distance is always positive
Displacement is zero
Δx = xf – xi = 0 since xf = xi
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10. Vectors and Scalars
Vector quantities need both magnitude (size or numerical value) and direction to completely describe them.
Will use + and – signs to indicate vector directions in this chapter
Scalar quantities are completely described by magnitude only.
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11. Average Velocity
The average velocity is the rate at which the displacement occurs.
The x indicates motion along the x-axis.
The dimensions are length / time [L/T]
The SI units are m/s
Is also the slope of the line in the position – time graph
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12. Average Speed Average Speed is rate at which the distance is covered.
Speed is a scalar quantity.
Has the same units as velocity
Defined as total distance / total time:
The speed has no direction and is always expressed as a positive number.
Neither average velocity nor average speed gives details about the trip described.
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13. Average Speed and Average Velocity
The average speed is not the magnitude of the average velocity.
For example, a runner ends at her starting point.
Her displacement is zero.
Therefore, her velocity is zero.
However, the distance traveled is not zero, so the speed is not zero.
(example 2.1: find displacement, average speed and average velocity for car between positions A and F)
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14. Instantaneous Velocity
The limit of the average velocity as the time interval becomes infinitesimally short, or as the time interval approaches zero. The instantaneous velocity indicates what is happening at every point of time. The instantaneous velocity can be positive, negative, or zero. The instantaneous speed is the magnitude of the instantaneous velocity.
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15. Instantaneous Velocity, graph
The instantaneous velocity is the slope of the line tangent to the x vs. t curve.
This would be the green line.
The light blue lines show that as t gets smaller, they approach the green line.
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16. Vocabulary Note
“Velocity” and “speed” will indicate instantaneous values. Average will be used when the average velocity or average speed is indicated.
Section 2.2

17. Example 2.3: x = -4t + 2t2. calculate: displacement (B-D), average velocity (B-D), velocity at t=2.5s.
Solution

18. Model: A Particle Under Constant Velocity
Constant velocity indicates the instantaneous velocity at any instant during a time interval is the same as the average velocity during that time interval.
vx = vx, avg
The mathematical representation of this situation is the equation.
If ti = 0 the equation becomes
xf = xi + vx t
(for constant vx)
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19. Model: A Particle Under Constant Speed
A particle under constant velocity moves with a constant speed along a straight line. A particle can also move with a constant speed along a curved path. This can be represented with a model of a particle under constant speed. The primary equation is the same as for average speed, with the average speed replaced by the constant speed.
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20. Average Acceleration
Acceleration is the rate of change of the velocity. Dimensions are L/T2 (SI units are m/s²) In one dimension, positive and negative can be used to indicate direction.
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21. Instantaneous Acceleration
The instantaneous acceleration is the limit of the average acceleration as t approaches 0.
Section 2.4

22. Instantaneous Acceleration – graph
The slope of the velocity-time graph is the acceleration. The green line represents the instantaneous acceleration. The blue line is the average acceleration between A and B
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23. Example 2.3: x = -4t + 2t2. calculate: Average acceleration between (B-D) Instantaneous acceleration at B and C.

24. Graphical Comparison
Given the displacement-time graph (a) The velocity-time graph is found by measuring the slope of the position-time graph at every instant. The acceleration-time graph is found by measuring the slope of the velocity-time graph at every instant.
Section 2.4

25. Acceleration and Velocity, Directions
When an object’s velocity and acceleration are in the same direction, the object is speeding up. When an object’s velocity and acceleration are in the opposite direction, the object is slowing down.
Section 2.4

26. Kinematic Equations
The kinematic equations may be used to solve any problem involving one-dimensional motion with a constant acceleration (which may be equal to zero). You may need to use two of the equations to solve one problem. Many times there is more than one way to solve a problem. We will only consider cases with constant acceleration, and ti = 0.
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27. Kinematic Equations, 1
Can determine an object’s velocity at any time t when we know its initial velocity and its acceleration
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28. Kinematic Equations, 2
The average velocity can be expressed as the arithmetic mean of the initial and final velocities.
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29. Kinematic Equations, 3
Gives position of the particle in terms of time and velocities.
Doesn’t give you the acceleration
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30. Kinematic Equations, 4
Gives final position in terms of initial position, velocity and acceleration
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31. Kinematic Equations, 5
Gives final velocity in terms of acceleration and displacement
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32. Kinematic Equations – summary
Section 2.6

33. Example 2. 7: Jet lands on aircraft carrier at 140 mph. Stops in 2s
Example 2.7: Jet lands on aircraft carrier at 140 mph. Stops in 2s. Calculate acceleration, and distance to stop.
Solution a = (Vf – Vi) / t = ……. (first convert mph to m/s) Xf = xi + (vi + vf)t/2 = …
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34. Graphical Look at Motion: Displacement – Time curve
The slope of the curve is the velocity.
The curved line indicates the velocity is changing.
Therefore, there is an acceleration.
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35. Graphical Look at Motion: Velocity – Time curve
The slope gives the acceleration. The straight line indicates a constant acceleration.
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36. Graphical Look at Motion: Acceleration – Time curve
The zero slope indicates a constant acceleration.
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37. Freely Falling Objects
A freely falling object is any object moving freely under the influence of gravity alone.
It does not depend upon the initial motion of the object.
Dropped – released from rest
Thrown downward
Thrown upward
Section 2.7

38. Acceleration of Freely Falling Object
The acceleration of an object in free fall is directed downward, regardless of the initial motion.
The magnitude of free fall acceleration is g = 9.80 m/s2.
g decreases with increasing altitude
g varies with latitude
9.80 m/s2 is the average at the Earth’s surface
The italicized g will be used for the acceleration due to gravity.
Not to be confused with g for grams
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39. Acceleration of Free Fall, cont.
We will neglect air resistance.
Free fall motion is constantly accelerated motion in one dimension.
Use model of a particle under constant acceleration
Let upward be positive
Use the kinematic equations
With ay = -g = m/s2
Note displacement is in the vertical direction
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40. Free Fall – Object Thrown Upward
Initial velocity is upward, so positive
The instantaneous velocity at the maximum height is zero.
ay = -g = m/s2 everywhere in the motion
v = 0
vo≠ 0
a = -g
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41. Free Fall Example
Initial velocity at A is upward (+) and acceleration is -g (-9.8 m/s2). At B, the velocity is 0 and the acceleration is -g (-9.8 m/s2). At C, the velocity has the same magnitude as at A, but is in the opposite direction. The displacement is –50.0 m (it ends up 50.0 m below its starting point).
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42. Kinematic Equations from Calculus
Displacement equals the area under the velocity – time curve The limit of the sum is a definite integral.
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43. Kinematic Equations – General Calculus Form
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44. General Problem Solving Strategy
In addition to basic physics concepts, a valuable skill is the ability to solve complicated problems.
Steps in a general problem solving approach:
Conceptualize
Categorize
Analyze
Finalize
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45. Problem Solving – Conceptualize
Think about and understand the situation.
Make a quick drawing of the situation.
Gather the numerical information.
Include algebraic meanings of phrases.
Focus on the expected result.
Think about units.
Think about what a reasonable answer should be.
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46. Problem Solving – Categorize
Simplify the problem.
Can you ignore air resistance?
Model objects as particles
Classify the type of problem.
Substitution
Analysis
Try to identify similar problems you have already solved.
What analysis model would be useful?
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47. Problem Solving – Analyze
Select the relevant equation(s) to apply.
Solve for the unknown variable.
Substitute appropriate numbers.
Calculate the results.
Include units
Round the result to the appropriate number of significant figures.
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48. Problem Solving – Finalize
Check your result.
Does it have the correct units?
Does it agree with your conceptualized ideas?
Look at limiting situations to be sure the results are reasonable.
Compare the result with those of similar problems.
Section 2.8